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What does it mean?
Coulter mocks a political figure and another public figure using size comparisons.
In plain terms
A political opponent and a public official are mocked with a joke comparing their size.
What can you take from it?
Political humor often relies on physical stereotypes.

Where it applies

  • political commentary
  • satire
  • media discussion

Putting it to work

  • critique political humor
  • analyze physical stereotypes
  • discuss public image

Questions to consider

  • Is physical mockery appropriate in politics?
  • What messages do these jokes send?

Another view

The joke relies on potentially offensive physical stereotypes.

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